Sailing Trivia
So you are at a dinner party, and it comes time for some trivia. Are you prepared with some sailing facts that would stump the competition? Are you …
Category: Nautical Trivia
40 Sailing Phrases to Know
Sailors have a way of speaking, and the sport has its own language. Some sailing phrases are common in everyday language, while others are only really…
Nautical Flags: Origins, Meanings, and Resources
If you've ever wondered about the curious world of nautical flags, their origins, uses, and all of their various meanings, here's the primer to get yo…
40 Sailing Terms: How to Talk Like a Sailor
In 1983, the American Sailing Association was founded by Lenny Shabes. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of sailors have become certified in the A…
Can Overboard! 🔉
Scenario: You crack open a cold one after a long day of sailing. Your buddy Jim finishes his first beer (rather quickly) and tosses the can overboard.…
Let’s Talk About Sextants!
Ah, the sextant… that odd magical contraption that sleeps in an aged wooden box and stored in a seldom-used locker. Every once in a while…
Could Algae Save the World?
Traditionally the boating community associates algae with one word: nuisance. It covers hulls, jams propellers, slimes up fishing poles, and can even make the water…